As Halloween and cooler temperatures arrive, Navy Pier (600 E. Grand, 312.595.PIER) still offers up something for everyone. The 50-acre playground provides visitors with a day of entertainment including shops, rides, and restaurants – in a location unlike any other!

You’ll start to get in a holiday mood when costumed characters and the Zombie Zydeco Band comes to Dock Street. This five member undead band playing some traditional Zydeco music as well as favorite Halloween tunes. You won’t want to miss master pumpkin carver Steve Dahlke create masterpieces out of 500-lb. pumpkins, or live Glow and Fire Spinning from the Pyro and Penumbra of Imaginez Ensemblez. And, let’s not forget about The FEAR, the pier’s award-winning haunted house (not suggested for those under 15).

Starting to feel like a zombie? Grab a bite at Billy Goat Tavern, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Harry Caray’s Tavern or any of the other mix of restaurants to satisfy your cravings.